Magic Bubbles
The "Magic Bubbles" recipe is generally regarded as making the best, biggest, longest lasting bubbles.
1 Tbsp glycerin or corn syrup
2 Tbsp dish soap (Joy or Dawn seem most recommended)
9 oz water.
Obviously, tailor this recipe to however many bubbles you want to make.
Super Bubble Solution
Mix together gently to remove froth:
1/2 cup room temp tap water
1 tbs + tsp joy concentrated dishwashing detergent
Do NOT use dishwasher detergent or laundry detergent because they are toxic.
**Optionally, add ONE of the following "bubble strengheners":
1 tsp light corn syrup
1 tsp plain table sugar
1/4 tsp glycerin
1/2 tsp vegetable oil
(You could also add a few drops of food coloring to really impress the little ones!)
No Tears Bubble Solution
1/4 cup part baby shampoo
3/4 cup room temp tap water
3 tbs light corn syrup (optional)
Mix and enjoy!
Go Big
Cover the bottom of a plastic kiddie pool with bubble solution. Use a hula hoop to blow giant bubbles, or try this fun activity
- Place a small stool in the center of the kiddie pool for your child to stand on.
- Take a hula hoop and lower it, over their head, into the bubble solution.
- Pull the hula hoop back up over their head, creating a giant bubble around them.
- They will be in the center of the bubble!
Magic Wands or Bubble Blowers
Regular bubble wands are pretty easy to find in Dollar stores, drug stores or places like Walmart or Target for cheap. However, if you want to get a little creative, you don't have to spend any money at all. Here are some ideas for diy bubble wands:
- a plastic lid (like that from a yogurt container) with a hole cut in the center. You can attach this to a wooden chopstick, drinking straw, or just use it as is.
- a tuna can with the top and bottom cut off (obviously check this for sharp edges before giving it to the kids)
- fly swatters (clean of course!) or plastic berry baskets are great for making lots of tiny bubbles!
- insert both ends of a pipe cleaner into the end of a drinking straw and fashion into whatever shape you like. The kids may be interested to see that even if you blow a bubble from a square bubble wand, the bubble is still round!
- plastic cookie cutters
- bottomless styrofoam drinking cups
- 6 pack beverage rings
- a slotted spatula or spoon
- a baby bottle ring
- a drinking straw (cut the tip diagonally)
- a potato masher
- a whisk
- any child safe item around the house with holes that won't get soggy
More Bubble Fun
See if your kids can blow the number of bubbles you specify. For example, if you call out the number 3, they need to try to only blow 3 bubbles. (Bonus, if you want your kids to be singers, this will help them with breath control!)
See if your kids can blow the number of bubbles you specify. For example, if you call out the number 3, they need to try to only blow 3 bubbles. (Bonus, if you want your kids to be singers, this will help them with breath control!)
Encourage hand eye coordination by having your kids "catch" the bubbles they have just created, on the end of their bubble wand.
***Don't let your kids drink any of the above solutions!!!***
(Courtesy of: Frugomonics 101 & Super Baby Food
)
)***Don't forget to check our Family Fun page for other great ideas! Have fun!
